Meeting and Teaming

Before and after meetings, Herman Miller describes the small short meetings as Warm up and Cool down. Warm Up might be practicing or bouncing an idea off a colleague before walking into a meeting. Cool down is making sure that you double check with someone when you are meeting back up or a short quick meeting before heading back to your landing or desk.

These spaces are very crucial so that people feel welcome in a space. You might be able to set down your paper work and grab a drink at a nearby coffee bar, or fill up your water bottle.

The image below shows a meeting space full of Eames Aluminum group chairs with Eames table. Then directly next door, you can see a nice warm up and cool down space, with Chadwick modular lounge. Power in the base to help keep us all charged and ready to come and go.

Storage is Flux-able

JSI created Flux to be used all over, not just in an office space. Flux has lockers and storage units for every public space. Multiple people can use these in libraries, open office plans, and touch down spaces. That away people can still feel safe that their ‘stuff’ is locked up. Flux will also help divide space and leave visual boundaries to keep site lines clear and open.

http://www.jsifurniture.com/jsi_product_flux_lockers.php

BeSpace is Unique

Check out this great lounge series by JSI called BeSPACE. You have some excellent metal and wood accents. You can also use the benches to help line a conference room for the larger board meetings. BeSpace has some storage units, for conferencing and for teaming spaces.

http://www.jsifurniture.com/jsi_product_bespace_ls.php

Popp of Spring

Spring has sprung and we want to be outside… Do you have a patio at work and could use a few chairs and a comfortable space for your employees to soak up some vitamin D while on a short break? Check out Popp. JSI came out with the series Popp for that. A Pop of color and style, with great lines. This helps keep the space usable for everyone. Also, if a rain storm is coming in they are easy to stack up and move in when needed. Or if you have a large meeting and need a few more chairs, you can bring them in quickly to help out with that space also.

http://www.communityfurniture.com/community_popp.php

Sayling into the Week

The Sayl chair was developed by Yves Behar. Check out the great lines on the back of the Sayl chair, you can chose to upholster the back, have a sock mesh applied to it, or leave the back open. The back is able to flex with your body.

https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/sayl-chairs/

Team Work

So we work every day on teams, whether that is for a few minutes or a few hours. Projects and Problem solving is much better with Teams. We need a space for team planning and ideas to get put on paper and boards to start the problem solving. Here is a great example of some different options. When people can chose their seating options, they become more comfortable and easier to speak their minds. You also get to see some space dividing with the Magis Steelwood storage units. However, you can decide to get comfortable in the Geiger Cross hatch or the Eames high table with the Geiger stools. Where would you like to work?

Connect Up

Check out this new option by Safco for easy to flow and change spaces. Connect, they come with different heights and connecting options so that the space can be defined by the user.

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Canvas Private Offices

Herman Miller has a line of options called Canvas, that is easy to take from Benching, work spaces, and Private offices. This makes it easy to flow from spaces with the same finishes and fabrics so that people feel unified and less division.

https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/workspaces/workstations/canvas-private-office/

Bryn Side Seating

So you have a great new office, but forgot one distinct point… Guest Chairs!!!! Don’t worry, check out the options of Bryn. Bryn can flow from side chair seating, to lunch room options and training rooms. You can have a wood, plastic, or fabric seat and backs. We have stools and chair options. Bryn is easy to flow from a front office to the break rooms.

http://www.communityfurniture.com/community_bryn_gs.php

Tasking during the Week

Mirra 2 was designed by Studio 7.5. This was an upgrade from the original Mirra. The new features really help the user to develop the correct posture while sitting. Mirra 2 has an easy to use seat depth adjustment, arms that are fully functioning up, down, right, left and pivoting in and out. The back also will flex back and forth for full reaching behind or near by.

https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/mirra-2-chairs/

Conference Room is the Center of the Office

Guess what is one of the most important rooms in an office? The conference room of course. This is where the executives have important meetings, clients will make appearances here, video conferencing happens to people even outside the organization can see it… We have to make STATEMENTS in the conference room! Here are some amazing photos of some Eames Conference chairs and Eames tables working together! Sometimes in conference rooms too we like to have height either a bench on the perimeter or high stools to keep everyone involved in the meetings!

Moto for the Mojo in the Office

Moto allows for simple collaboration, interactive, and socializing during the work day. Moto offers different levels for a group to maintain eye contact during a meeting. You are able to have communication with TV and conferencing along with marker boards and all of the technology hook ups you could dream up.

Visioning for the Office

Check out an amazing line of wood and laminate options by JSI in the Vision Line. The Vision line is 1,000’s of options. There are lots of surface sizes, components, and everything. The best news is that you can make your ideal office with any parts that you want. There are many colors and options that are on a 10 day option. Check out some of the options in Vision!

http://www.jsifurniture.com/jsi_product_vision_cg.php

Reve Nesting

How often do you need a quick seat and just a space saver… Reve is a nesting chair. This is able to be all poly or upholstered…

Ideas in the Round

Do you have a team meeting that is being forced into a conference room? Do you need tools to help make your brain storming clearer and more collaborative? Check out the option of Prospect by Herman Miller. Fabric or marker board services, able to round off to make interesting divisions in space.

https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/workspaces/collaborative-furniture/prospect/

Lobby decisions

So as you look at your lobby, do you see an inviting space with options for your associates to meet and have quick warm up meetings or a stark ‘get going’ space? Today’s lobby is designed to inhabit a few different ideas. Making them a little complex, as before things like power and work tables were not needed, in today’s lobby they are musts. Sometimes it is a division to keep someone able to continue working if a conference room is not available, or if they just need to step away from their desk to get a change of scenery. This is a great showing of Bevel seating, Eames Wire Chairs and Eames tables… Are you ready to work, play and learn from your associates and colleagues.

Layout Options

Layout is by Herman Miller. It is designed for collaborative work spaces and still get a little bit of space allotment. This allows the users to have select work tools and options to make their space their own. We also have mobile pedestals with cushion tops so that you can have an additional seat if needed during a quick meeting.

Hoopz for Madness

Here we are in the middle of March Madness, and is your bracket busted yet? Are you still in it for the Elite 8… What Color of Hoopz will work for your team of choice?

You can do a fully upholstered back, holes, or Perforated options. Dress it up for a sophisticated option or keep it simple for the daily cafeteria or central meeting space.

http://www.communityfurniture.com/community_hoopz_gallery.php

Sensing your Zenergy

While you are sitting there reading this… have you thought about how inactive you are? You have to keep moving to be healthy. They are shoving that down our throats. Do you know that standing is great but you should only stand for 15 minutes an hour. So get up and change positions, stretch your ankles, and try the Zenergy Swivel for an active and engaged core.

Open Plans Flux

Open Plans are here to stay, so what are you going to use… Check out these amazing new looks of FLUX Open Plan. Favorites are the Lockers, check out the nice mail slot that you can still pass notes and flyers to everyone? The privacy screens that help divide space, along with sound absorbing. Adapting height adjustable desks, open storage units, and personal storage units all over.